QUESTION 1 For purposes of determining head of household filing status, the taxpayer's mother or father is considered to be a qualifying person of the taxpayer (even if the mother or father does not qualify as the taxpayer's dependent) as long as the taxpayer pays more than half the costs of maintaining the household of the mother or father. True False QUESTION 2 Lucy and Ricky have been married for 27 years. They have one child, Ricky Jr., who is -20- years old and a full-time student. Ricky and Lucy were having marital problems, and in March, Ricky left their home and has not been heard from or seen of since. Lucy continued to maintain the home and provided more than 50% to support Ricky Jr. What is the best filing status for Lucy? Single Lucy does not have to a return because she cannot contact her husband. Head of Household 62 63 About 64 QUESTION 3 with 65 66 67 68 69 Sam, who is 28 year old son of John and Carol, is currently a full-time student at a local university. He earned $15,000 as a caddy during the summer. John and Carol paid $60,000 to support Sam during the year. Sam lived at home for the full year with his parents. True/False: John and Carol can claim Sam as their dependent. quizlet ACC Learn True and af of her depend O False Pec 63 64 65 66 Sam, who is 28 year old son of John and Carol, is currently a full-time student at a local university. He earned $15,000 as a caddy during the summer. John and Carol paid $60,000 to support Sam during the year. Sam lived at home for the full year with his parents. What is Sam standard deduction? 67 68 69 O A. $12,400 O B. $0 O C. $15,350 D. $350 O E. $1,100 61 62 Nicole has salary income of $175,000. She is not married and provides more than 50% support of her best friend. What is Nicole's tax liability?(rounded) 63 64 65 66 O A. $31,604 67 68 69 O B. None of the other amounts OC. $33,104 OD. $56,000 O E. $39,024